laptop or desktop

simplyjoy · 01-06-2008, 08:28 PM

I am thinking about gettting a new machine, I want something solid and good for gaming but not that expensive (at most $1000). What I am wondering now should I just get my desktop upgreaded or should I buy a new laptop, I've just got to know a good deal (HP DV9700t Laptop: Core 2 Duo 2.20GHz 2GB 250GB $1000), I am seriously thinking about this one, how do you like it. Or any other good suggestions please.

ctal · 01-06-2008, 10:24 PM

That looks like an excellent buy and a very nice machine. Today's C2D-based laptops I feel offer much better performance/$ compared to anything that came before.

I'm basing that in part on my recent purchase of an Asus A8SC-B1 laptop, for $1200, which is less highly configured than the machine you are considering. I've been really delighted with its performance (although I should say I am not a gamer, and it is not particularly a gaming oriented machine). But based on its performance, I would project that your better-configured machine would be satisfactory to you in that respect.

I should add, though, that the Asus' out-of-the-box performance, with Vista and all sorts of pre-loaded crapware, was very unsatisfactory. I reformatted, installed XP instead, and only the software that I wanted. It's been a delight ever since. If you think you might want to go that route eventually, check the HP website and make sure that XP-compatible drivers for its internal components are available for download.

Regards,
-- Al

jaketerminate · 01-07-2008, 06:26 AM

HPs are a good choice if your on budget and the one you found looks like its good for the price.

Underwater Mike · 01-07-2008, 06:47 AM

Unless you really need the portability, I'd go the desktop route. You can build a very nice machine for under $1000, and the form factor will also let you upgrade incrementally, which you cannot do with a lappy.

PGIV · 01-07-2008, 10:35 AM

I agree with UM. If you don't need the portability, you get MUCH more for your money with a desktop.

jaketerminate · 01-07-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PGIV

I agree with UM. If you don't need the portability, you get MUCH more for your money with a desktop.

I also agree, you can get better stuff with a desktop. You can also upgrade it more than a notebook, which is good in the long run!

jaketerminate · 01-07-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jaketerminate

I also agree, you can get so much more "bang for the buck" with a desktop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaketerminate

I also agree, you can get better stuff with a desktop. You can also upgrade it more than a notebook, which is good in the long run!

Sorry for the double post, i tried to edit but hit the quote button instead...

**k0NG0** · 01-07-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jaketerminate

Sorry for the double post, i tried to edit but hit the quote button instead...

Fixed...

BPW · 05-31-2008, 11:56 AM

If you're in for gaming, get a desktop. Much more bang for the buck, unparalleled possibilities to upgrade, much less hassle to get replacement parts in case something breaks down.

Over the last months, I kind of dropped out of gaming after being an avid PC gamer for more than ten years. Hence, I got myself a laptop for the first time.

Well, those were the times ...

jaketerminate · 06-04-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0NG0

Fixed...

Thanks

INVALiD · 06-17-2008, 03:26 AM

I don't think one could get a decent gaming laptop for under a grand??

I'd go with the desktop. If you really need portability you can look into
SFF PC's, but you'll probably have to come up a bit on the price.

01-06-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
simplyjoy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 58	laptop or desktop I am thinking about gettting a new machine, I want something solid and good for gaming but not that expensive (at most $1000). What I am wondering now should I just get my desktop upgreaded or should I buy a new laptop, I've just got to know a good deal (HP DV9700t Laptop: Core 2 Duo 2.20GHz 2GB 250GB $1000), I am seriously thinking about this one, how do you like it. Or any other good suggestions please.
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01-06-2008, 10:24 PM	#2
ctal Eschews Obfuscation Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 1,235	Re: laptop or desktop That looks like an excellent buy and a very nice machine. Today's C2D-based laptops I feel offer much better performance/$ compared to anything that came before. I'm basing that in part on my recent purchase of an Asus A8SC-B1 laptop, for $1200, which is less highly configured than the machine you are considering. I've been really delighted with its performance (although I should say I am not a gamer, and it is not particularly a gaming oriented machine). But based on its performance, I would project that your better-configured machine would be satisfactory to you in that respect. I should add, though, that the Asus' out-of-the-box performance, with Vista and all sorts of pre-loaded crapware, was very unsatisfactory. I reformatted, installed XP instead, and only the software that I wanted. It's been a delight ever since. If you think you might want to go that route eventually, check the HP website and make sure that XP-compatible drivers for its internal components are available for download. Regards, -- Al
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01-07-2008, 06:26 AM	#3
jaketerminate Nanosuit Soldier Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CT Posts: 716	Re: laptop or desktop HPs are a good choice if your on budget and the one you found looks like its good for the price.
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01-07-2008, 06:47 AM	#4
Underwater Mike Thoroughly water-cooled Join Date: May 2003 Location: Somewhere, beyond the sea Posts: 2,592	Re: laptop or desktop Unless you really need the portability, I'd go the desktop route. You can build a very nice machine for under $1000, and the form factor will also let you upgrade incrementally, which you cannot do with a lappy. __________________ My boxes
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01-07-2008, 10:35 AM	#5
PGIV Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 246	Re: laptop or desktop I agree with UM. If you don't need the portability, you get MUCH more for your money with a desktop. __________________ ASUS P5KC \|\| Corsair PC3-10664 2GB (2x1024) @ 1333MHz FSB \|\| Intel C2D E6850 \|\| 2X WD 150 GB Raptor \|\| Enermax Infiniti 720W PSU \|\| eVGA GeForce 8800 Ultra KO, 768 MB, 175.16 Driver \|\| Lite-On LH-20A1S CD/DVD-RW Drive \|\| Sony DDU1615, 16/48 DVD-ROM Drive \|\| ProCase Full Tower \|\| Dell 2707WFP 27" Monitor @ 1920x1200 \|\| Cambridge SoundWorks 'MicroWorks' Speakers \|\| Windows XP Pro/32 bit/SP3
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05-31-2008, 11:56 AM	#9
BPW Vista basher Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 200	Re: laptop or desktop If you're in for gaming, get a desktop. Much more bang for the buck, unparalleled possibilities to upgrade, much less hassle to get replacement parts in case something breaks down. Over the last months, I kind of dropped out of gaming after being an avid PC gamer for more than ten years. Hence, I got myself a laptop for the first time. Well, those were the times ...
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06-17-2008, 03:26 AM	#11
INVALiD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65	Re: laptop or desktop I don't think one could get a decent gaming laptop for under a grand?? I'd go with the desktop. If you really need portability you can look into SFF PC's, but you'll probably have to come up a bit on the price.
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